The second annual competition begins with a prejudging event at 10 a.m. Tickets for the prejudging event are $24, plus any additional service fees for general admission seating. The finals will take place at 7 p.m. and tickets are priced as $34 and $39 for VIP seating. The contest, featuring contestants from around the country, consists of Body Building, Men’s and Women’s Physique, Women’s Figure and Women’s Bikini.

Making a special appearance, the four-time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler, will be in attendance for a meet and greet and to sign autographs. Multiple vendors specializing in supplements and apparel will also be on hand during the event. For more information, visit www.jaycutlerdesertclassic.com.

The Pearl Box Office is open daily from noon until 7 p.m. with extended hours on select event days. The Pearl is sponsored by Citi and is now on Twitter. Please follow @PearlatPalms for concert announcements and event information.

The Pearl is Las Vegas’ premier concert theater boasting accommodations for up to 2,500 ticket holders. Featuring a stage just four feet from the floor and the farthest seating area being a mere 120 feet from the stage, the Pearl offers the utmost in intimate viewing of your favorite acts. Private and semi-private skyboxes are located on each side of the venue offering private bars, lounges and restrooms. The Pearl is a marvel of modern technology using only top quality sound and video equipment throughout. Hard wired to Studio at the Palms, the Pearl allows artists to create a cost-effective live album with efficiency and without additional venue set-up. For more information, please visit www.palms.com.